Down-the-line.com/Hockey. Striker “Ak Bars” Dmitry Yashkin commented on the move of Russian striker Yevgeny Svechnikov to the Kazan team. Previously, Svechnikov played in the NHL.

“We have a strong team. He comes from the NHL, it’s always good to have such a player. Of course, he will increase the competition, but the competition is always good. We will play even better”, RIA Novosti quotes Yashkin .

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Svechnikov played for the San Jose Sharks last season. He played 59 games for the team and scored eight goals, and also made six assists. With “Ak Bars” the striker signed a two-year contract.

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